Melbourne Guild of Fine Woodworking

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Angles and mirrors

This was my second course with Alastair and Glen. It was very interesting to compare the different methods of working the wood from the first course. All the different ways of doing the same thing. Peter Galbert was a new perspective on chair making. He didn’t spend much time measuring angles, he used mirrors. I liked his methods. He did have a bit of trouble with our wood. Apparently their wood in the US is like Plasticine. I enjoyed the class and ended up with a rocker. The boys are very generous with their time and help.

Peter Page, 2012